I had the peppercorn burger which was so succulent and flavorful that I finished the whole thing and I can rarely finish a burger this big in one sitting. For my drink I had the Tropic of Saturn - sneaky in the best way. I saw a couple next to me split a salad that I'll definitely be ordering next time! For the prices and portion sizes they offer, this one will stay on my list. read more

Side Eye - Peppercorn Burger - French Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

had a delightful evening at the new French spot Side Eye on 6th street! We did some sharing and tried a lot on the menu! 1. Peppercorn burger w camembert(Brie) +peppercorn aioli: WOW! Definitely more rare then i normally eat a burger but the flavors went crazy even though im not Brie's biggest fan. 2. Steak fries: probably the crispest, yet also softest?? potatoes I've had in a while w a sour cream and onion aioli. Could not stop eating them. 3. Shrimp special 4. Mussels in pork belly and crab fat +miller lite?!: A crowd favorite 5. Fresh crispy baguette w lemon poppy butter: just give me 10 of these already 6. Green salad w strawberries: nice and refreshing Would def go back for a burger and more snackies!! Very cute in there and our waiters were super friendly and helpful! read more

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Vibes: casual, minimalistic cafe-style seating with a prominent bar; bring a friend or a few to sit at the bar, mixed seating or out on the patio Tasting notes: - Bread and butter: crispy baguette with fragrant creamy butter - Deviled eggs: tangy filling on the yolkier side - Carrots: refreshingly crunchy, sesame-forward - Zucchini: cut into buttery spears; fromage with oil adds another richness - Leeks: very tender and indulgent; hazelnuts provided a nice contrast in texture and flavor - Hake: excellently cooked fish; overall on the saltier side; sauce was divinely aromatic and silky - Steak fries: craggily and crispy in the most addicting way possible Other thoughts: - Small plates are shareable each for about 2-3 people - Service is friendly - La Fraise Prince, a mocktail, was a little too sweet for my taste Impression: a solid experience, will be craving those fries! read more

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My husband enjoyed having breakfast at the Side Eye bar one morning and insisted we come back for dinner. Pleasant greeting when we arrived and our server Caesar (sp?) was very helpful. Especially loved the juicy Burger and thick French Onion Soup! Nice interior with fun artwork. Especially liked the "side eyed" dog pictures. Please note: As it gets later the place gets darker and the music gets louder! Would have given 5 stars, but negatives for us were the bass pounding music and the few dinner selections. FYI, We were there at 6 pm & we were far older than everyone in the packed restaurant:) read more

Side Eye - French Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tried a whole bunch of things and then ended up having to split the burger which was the whole point of going because I was so full. We all shared the grilled bread & chicken liver mousse with a fresh grape chutney of sorts. It gave me The Dandelion Pub - chicken liver parfait vibes - which is my fave in the city. But this was good too. It would be perfect with Cornichons.! Sweet from the grape, smooth from the pate mousse; and zesty from the gherkin, all in one plate. Well anyways. Then had beef tartar with a butter cracker. Ritz-esque. Side of salted fries of course which is a great accompaniment to the future burgers coming too. We got the peppered burgers with Camembert. And then I just had to get the French onion soup with veal stock and a fun cheddary biscuit type topping read more

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We stopped into a new restaurant this weekend to have a warm drink and get out of the cold. We were greeted immediately and I was impressed by both the genuine warmth of the staff as well as the gorgeous vibe of the place! This has a great bistro feel and the massive and gorgeous bar is a sight to behold. I also loved the shade of blue on the brick wall....it was so soothing and mellow which made it perfect for a lazy Saturday. My friends and I ordered a couple of Hot Penicillin drinks and they were right on target...warm and citrusy with a nice honey finish. I checked out the menu and if I hadn't just had a cheesesteak, the croque madame would have been my choice. The food I saw pass by looked great. I definitely recommend giving this place a try....it's always nice to support new small businesses and this restaurant seems like a real gem. read more

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We wandered in having never heard of Side Eye, and were blown away. It's a small but beautifully designed and inviting space. The menu leans French and all of the dishes we tried - cod, burger, shrimp, dessert- were excellent. Service was quiet and efficient. Prices were very reasonable. We had four drinks, a bottle of Sparkling water, an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert, and the bill came to only $101 (excluding tip). We highly recommend Side Eye. read more

Quaint French bistro feel. Service was excellent. We had French onion soup, leeks vinaigrette & shared the half chicken. Asked for bread to dip into the juices. Ordered a French organic red from a small vineyard they had on the menu. Would go back to try some of the other items. Pretty limited items on the menu. read more

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Had such a fun time at Side Eye! Everyone I interacted with staff wise was so friendly and helpful (Abbey, Ryan and I think Michelle). Very cute inside very reasonably priced for the area, and the food was great some of the best deviled eggs! I don't usually like steak fried but they PIPPIN hot and delicious and the soup was perfect . Espresso Martini and whatever the random cocktail the bartender made me was terrific and definitely did the job. It gets very busy, so try to get in early. read more

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Such a charming spot. They did a very nice re-fit if the old Bistrot la Minette space. Service was welcoming, relaxed, attentive & polished. DELICIOUS deviled eggs. The food, all around was very good. Thank you & congrats! read more

Had a reservation and seated immediately. Busy on a Wednesday night which was great to see. The space is beautiful. The low lighting and details make the space intimate and friendly. Would be a great spot for a date night or girls night. The service was attentive and friendly. Our server gave great recommendations and checked on us throughout the night. Every bite was SO GOOD. The burger 10/10. And for $13!?! Yes please. The fries are a wedge cut and cooked to perfection. Crispy outside and fluffy inside. The bread and butter is also way too good. I could have had the whole thing to myself. Everything seemed extremely reasonably priced and a great value. Would make it an easy yes to come back! read more

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I'm so glad they brought back french cooking into our little neighborhood. Refreshing take on a small menu but lots of choices ranging from bread, meats to seafood. The prices is where I am won over as well. A lot of great drinks and food items for $5-9. Excellent! With the economy currently people can actually afford some French food now. Amazing ambiance, on the darker side for dinner. Please come out and support this new business, won't disappoint!! read more

super yummy triple-cooked wedge fries. i didn't like the caesar salad that much bc 2/3 of it was comprised of shredded cabbage. peppercorn aoili burger with camembert and beer tartare with beef fat saltines were both unique but just okay 4 me. great ambiance sitting outside and great service read more

Side Eye - outdoor seating, caesar salad, beef tartare, triple-cooked fries - French Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Decided to check this place out because the menu looked really good and the prices seemed fair. My friend and I were absolutely blown away by the depth of flavor in the dishes we tried. Everything tasted SO DELICIOUS. There are not many restaurants that I would return for a second time but I definitely will recommend coming here and will be coming back myself. read more

Side Eye - Nicoise Salad and Crepe Suzanne - French Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cool spot. Drinks were average or just not for my pallet. Had two desserts that were really good. Bartender was really cool. Had a nice patio. read more

Great service the food was also very good only complaint is they have a limited menu. I would hope they expand the menu with some additional options read more

All the food was delicious and the Caesar salad was unique and full of fresh flavor and textures that all worked perfectly together. read more

Side Eye - Caesar salad - French Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Loved the atmosphere at the long, welcoming bar. Best Espresso Martini, I've ever had! Will be returning

This place has excellent ambiance. The service was a bit spotty but friendly and enthusiastic. The dining room is dreadfully dark, requiring our iPhone flashlights to read the menu. The leeks were excellent as was the burger. It's newly opened so there are a few links to iron out, but I'd go back. read more

The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and cool. The cocktails (Corpse Reviver and Penicillin) were outstanding. We loved the chicken liver mousse, deviled eggs, Caesar salad, and bread and butter; all were perfectly executed. The stuffed cabbage with beef cheeks was so good, we took an extra order home! Our waiter Carlos was attentive and professional. We will definitely be back! read more

We had a reservation Saturday night and had some minor accommodations we needed taken care of. The whole staff, including the hostess Bri, were so incredibly accommodating and helpful. I'd highly recommend this new spot for anyone looking for some great French! read more